If he used to give charity during his life and then died, the charity does not continue in what exceeds one-third except with the permission of the heirs
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The fourth question of the fatwa number ( 18452 )
Q4: Is it permissible if a person used to give charity to the poor with a sum of money, then died from an illness such as cancer, and he was righteous, and then his brother paid the amount on his behalf as ongoing charity?
A4: If the deceased had bequeathed the money to be given as charity, it is obligatory
to carry out his bequest if it is one-third of his wealth or less. As for if he did not bequeath, then the wealth he left behind as an estate is distributed to his heirs according to the ruling of the Shari'ah. If the heirs or one of them volunteers to give what they inherited as charity for their deceased relative, that is from the good, and the reward of the charity reaches him, if Allah wills. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q4: Is it permissible if a person used to give charity to the poor with a sum of money, then died from an illness such as cancer, and he was righteous, and then his brother paid the amount on his behalf as ongoing charity?
A4: If the deceased had bequeathed the money to be given as charity, it is obligatory
to carry out his bequest if it is one-third of his wealth or less. As for if he did not bequeath, then the wealth he left behind as an estate is distributed to his heirs according to the ruling of the Shari'ah. If the heirs or one of them volunteers to give what they inherited as charity for their deceased relative, that is from the good, and the reward of the charity reaches him, if Allah wills. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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